New York news · 7 November 2026
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree cut down upstate, headed to Midtown
The 2026 Rockefeller Center tree, about 76 feet tall and 11 tons, was cut down in West Edmeston and is travelling to Manhattan. The lighting is set for Dec. 2.
Man and home health aide fatally shot in East Harlem apartment
Police are searching for the person who shot a 66-year-old man and a 55-year-old woman, believed to be his home health attendant, inside an East Harlem apartment on Nov. 5. No arrests have been made.
Six killed in Sunset Park rowhouse fire; cause under investigation
Six people died in a three-alarm fire at a Sunset Park, Brooklyn home early Thursday. The cause is still under investigation.
Woman found naked with stab wounds in Flushing storefront
Police found a woman's body, covered in stab wounds, inside a Flushing, Queens shop that appeared to advertise massages. Her name has not been released, and police are looking for a suspect.
Former FBI agent arrested for striking pedestrian with vehicle
A former FBI agent was arrested in Brooklyn federal court, accused of hitting a pedestrian with an agency vehicle and covering it up.
Judge blocks Trump's arch hours after commission approval
A federal judge paused construction of the proposed 250-foot arch for 14 days, hours after a planning panel voted 8-4 to approve it.
Nearly half of NYPD paid-detail officers exceeded weekly work limits
An investigation found many NYPD officers on paid details worked beyond weekly limits and were often not paid.
SNY announces major layoffs and cancellations
The Mets and Jets broadcast network SNY announced significant layoffs and programming cancellations.
MTA seeks transit funding from incoming Democratic Congress
The MTA wants the incoming Democratic congressional majority to boost transit funding and shield it from tariffs.
Statewide rally planned for sentencing reform bills
Advocates plan a statewide rally to push New York sentencing reform bills that would shorten prison time.
Family of slain Bronx teen retains attorney Ben Crump
The family of a Bronx teen who was fatally shot has hired civil rights attorney Ben Crump.
Human remains found during West Village garden renovation
Construction workers renovating a garden at 79 Christopher St. in the West Village found a skull and bones, prompting a police investigation. Sources said the remains appeared significantly aged.
New York Republicans feud after election defeat
Blakeman and Stefanik traded insults as New York Republicans squabbled over their election losses.
Hochul does not rule out new taxes to fund universal child care
Gov. Kathy Hochul said at a press conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, that she wants a creative path to fund long-term child care and did not deny income tax hikes could come. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who stood beside her, also promised universal child care.
Lightning strike knocks out power to thousands in Central Brooklyn
A lightning strike in Central Brooklyn left about 4,500 Con Edison customers without power, a number that dropped to under 400 by mid-afternoon as crews restored service.